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Martyn271985

New Member

• Aug 16, 2017

• #1

Hi guys I am looking for someone with an old defender who would like to earn a few quid with helping me sort my best mates stag do out. I would like someone to pick us up in poole and then a lift to Bournemouth airport on a Friday early evening towards the end of September. If anyone can help or recommend anyone it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Martyn

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Aug 16, 2017

• #2

Picking up a bunch of blokes I've never met and know nothing about...

 

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chris-the-gerbil

Well-Known Member

• Aug 16, 2017

• #3

Without explaining why it has to be a Defender....?

I mean it could be innocent but it does just scream "rob me" doesn't it...

 

gstuart

D3 Grandad

Full Member

• Aug 16, 2017

• #4

agree with u guys , wouldn't be so bad if the op was personally known

don't think anyone would be prepared to have strangers in there pride and joy , throwing their guts up with it being a stag

just done a search for hire companies

https://4x4vehiclehire.co.uk/4x4-hire-dorset/

 

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Martyn271985

New Member

• Aug 18, 2017

• #5

It would only be picking me and the stag up from his house, to Bournemouth airport. 30 minute drive. His father had one when he was growing up and this is where his love of them comes from. I was hoping for a more positive response than this but I guess people aren't too trusting nowadays. Thanks anyway

 

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Colthebrummie

Well-Known Member

• Aug 18, 2017

• #6

If I was nearer, I would happily do it but my old landy wouldn't make it to Poole and even if it did, it would take all day to get there.

Col

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Aug 18, 2017

• #7

Martyn271985 said:

It would only be picking me and the stag up from his house, to Bournemouth airport. 30 minute drive. His father had one when he was growing up and this is where his love of them comes from. I was hoping for a more positive response than this but I guess people aren't too trusting nowadays. Thanks anyway

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It would take more convincing than do ya wanna make a few quid.

A desire to help out someone who is willing to put in the effort of explaining why it's important would be a much stronger motivation....

That and hostages

 

doodle bug

Well-Known Member

• Aug 18, 2017

• #8

Maybe they dont have taxis in his area ?....and just how many drunken yobs do you reckon fit in a defender !

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Aug 18, 2017

• #9

Martyn271985 said:

It would only be picking me and the stag up from his house, to Bournemouth airport. 30 minute drive. His father had one when he was growing up and this is where his love of them comes from. I was hoping for a more positive response than this but I guess people aren't too trusting nowadays. Thanks anyway

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What you may not understand is that Landrovers, Defenders especially, are pretty damn special to most owners. They are also reasonably valuable, easy to steal, easy to part out for parts and spares and appreciating in value all the time. Many of us spend much time, not always money, working on them and then try to keep them locked up securely.

If people knew you it'd be a no-brainer, but some unknown chap rocking up and just asking out of the blue with no background or detail other than stag do blokes on friday night to the airport doesn't sound too well ... There's every chance you're honest and being straight about it, but it's also much easier to see why people need a little more convincing ..